Fridley Community Education

POUND® is a cardio jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing, & sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, & strength training with yoga & Pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly-weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercise. POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels and easy to modify. Bring a yoga mat and water.

For centuries, Chinese people have practiced Tai’ Chi Ch'uan for health, as a martial art, a means of exercise and self-development. See for yourself how the slow movements of this art can help reduce the effects of stress and improve your fitness, flexibility, balance, concentration, and health. This is an excellent, low-impact, non-contact physical fitness program that's ideal for all adults.

This program is open to ages 12 years old and up or those with permission from the instructor. It utilizes the sword to help students with personal development and leadership skills. It focuses on patterns, fighting drills and target cutting. It is NOT a sport version.